Carlsbad, California vs. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is 38.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $162,237 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Hilton Head Island
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Hilton Head Island, SC
Compared to Carlsbad, Hilton Head Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher